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Mark Richardson is a multimedia journalist, editor and writer who has worked in digital, print and broadcast media for three decades. He is a nationally recognized editor and reporter who has covered government, politics and the environment. A journalism graduate from the University of Texas at Austin, he was recently awarded a Foundation for Investigative Journalism grant and has three Associated Press Managing Editors awards for excellence in reporting.
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Artists named as Creative Ambassadors
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 by Mark Richardson
The city has named two local artists as Austin Creative Ambassadors for the third quarter of 2014. Judy Jensen is a visual artist who specializes in reverse paintings on glass. She is currently working on a multiyear project in a 19th century Buddhist temple in Mae Hong Son, Thailand, to replace paintings which were damaged by the 2004 earthquake. Also named was Usha Akella, who is the author of three books of poetry. Her poetry has been translated into several languages and has recently won awards at Struga Poetry Evenings in Macedonia and Siir Festival in Turkey. The Creative Ambassadors Program is managed by the Cultural Arts Division of the Economic Development Department. Program officials say it is intended to “open new avenues of dialogue and opportunity between Austin and markets worldwide.” The city accepts applications from Austin artists who are traveling overseas in promotion of their own work. Check the city website for more information.
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